Posts tagged Worship
"O Come Let us Adore Him"

Sunday, December 29 at 10:00 a.m.

Merry Christmas! The light shines in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome it. This is the promise and the hope of Christmas. Join us for worship this weekend at one service on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. as we continue the celebration of Christ’s birth. There will be Christmas carols, the continuation of the Christmas story and Holy Communion. Our professionally staffed nursery will be open during the service. There will be no Saturday service, Sunday School or Abiding Table this weekend.

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Advent Evensong

Saturday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Our annual Advent Evensong service will feature the Abiding Presence Adult Choir, soloists and other musicians. The service will include Holy Communion. All are welcome!
Please note there is only one Sunday service at 10:00 a.m.

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Meredith KeseleyWorship
Blue Christmas Service

Wednesday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Not everyone is filled with “holiday cheer” this time of year. This 50 minute service recognizes what can be hard about the holidays and offers the opportunity for healing and hope. The service will be 45 minutes and will include Holy Communion. Dinner will be served beforehand at 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided in the nursery.

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Meredith KeseleyWorship
Thanksgiving Eve Service with Temple B'nai Shalom

Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m.

We have a 33 year long tradition of worshiping with our friends at Temple B’nai Shalom on Thanksgiving Eve. B’nai Shalom spent their early years sharing worship space at Abiding Presence. Having known what it was like to be a new church start worshiping in places like a  movie theater, dance studio and school, Abiding Presence was eager to provide space for the new synagogue that was forming. For about 10 years our two faith communities shared space and forged a deep friendship. We are grateful to be carrying on to the next generation  not only our joint worship tradition, but also our friendship. Come join us on Wednesday night to experience this wonderful service.

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Meredith KeseleyWorship
Wear Red this Weekend!

Red isn’t just for the Nationals this weekend as they look to clinch the World Series. It’s also for Reformation Sunday, which we are celebrating in worship. So, wear your favorite red (Nationals clothing is welcome) to worship this weekend as we celebrate that we are a church that is always reforming and being made new. This is a weekend of worship you don’t want to miss - even if you are up late watching the game on Saturday. Set your alarm, lay out your red and come worship!

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Getting Ready for All Saints Weekend

All Saints Sunday Weekend November 2/3

We will be celebrating the Festival of All Saints at all worship services the weekend of November 2/3. There are three special things that will happen during the services that weekend:
· Naming of the Living Saints who have been baptized this past year.
· Naming of Saints into the Great Cloud of Witnesses—We will read the names of all those who have died this past year and name them as part of the great cloud of witnesses. Submit names to Pastor Heidi no later than Monday.
· Visual Display of the Saints in the Great Cloud of Witnesses— Bring in a picture of a loved one who has died to include in our visual display of all the saints. Label the picture with your name and leave it in the church office or bring it next weekend.

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Looking for a Church Home? There's a Place for You Here!

There are lots of reasons people look for a church home. Sometimes it is because of a move, a life event or a transition. It could be that you keep hearing that still, small voice of God in your heart or have a nagging feeling that maybe there's more to life than what you are currently experiencing. Maybe you want to find a community and friends. Perhaps you have a child who you would like to have baptized or are recently engaged and looking for a church in which you can get married. You (or your kids) might have big questions about God and are looking for answers. Whatever your reason, we're glad that you are looking for a church home and we're especially glad you are looking at Abiding Presence! 

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Meredith KeseleyWorship
Pet Blessing Service

Sunday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m.

Plan to bring your pets to our annual Pet Blessing service. Animals of all shapes and sizes (including stuffed animals!) are invited to this brief, pet and child-friendly service held outside in the fenced area. We will give thanks to God for our pets and enjoy a snack, both for the humans and the pets.

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Meredith KeseleyWorship
Fall Kick Off Sunday

This Sunday, September 8

Come join us as we kick off the fall and a new year of Sunday School. Our regular worship schedule resumes with services on Sundays at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. as well as Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Sunday School Liftoff, a 10 minute opening with songs, puppets and prayers, takes place in Bailey Hall at 9:50 a.m. Sunday School for children and youth ages 3 (and potty trained) through 12th grade takes place in age appropriate classes from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Click here for more details about classes.

Our new Infant, Toddler & Parent/Caregiver Sunday School class is geared towards birth through 3 year old kids and parents/caregivers meets in the nursery after Liftoff from 10:00-10:45 a.m. There is an age appropriate (and brief) lesson followed by time for kids to plan and parents/caregivers to connect with one another.

The Abiding Table is our adult Sunday School class that meets in Bailey Hall from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Adults get to enjoy breakfast, coffee, and faithful conversation about the day’s topic.

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Meredith KeseleyWorship, Children
Worship Assistants Needed

Worship assistants are always needed, but especially during the summer months. Summer is a great time to try out and learn about how to be an usher, greeter, assisting minister, lay reader, communion assistant, acolyte, crucifer or member of the altar guild. If you are willing to serve (we’ll train you on the spot), please email our the church office to get connected to our volunteer worship assistant coordinator.

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Outdoor Worship and Picnic

Sunday, June 2 at 10:15 a.m.

We're worshiping outside on Sunday, June 2 for our annual Outdoor Worship Service and Picnic. There will only be one Sunday morning service at 10:15 a.m. (Saturday worship will happen as usual at 6:00 p.m.) Grab a lawn chair or use one of the many folding chairs we'll have set up. After a 45 minute worship service with Holy Communion, we'll have a picnic. There will be a moonbounce by the playground for the kids. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Each family is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. We welcome all from the community to join us! It's a great service to invite a friend or neighbor to come along. Volunteers are needed to help with set up beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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Adult Contemplative Service

Sunday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a space of stillness, silence, music, and prayer in our quarterly contemplative adult worship service in the Sanctuary. In Psalm 46, we hear “Be Still and Know that I am God.” Being still, though it sounds simple, is really a tall order in our fast-paced world of Northern Virginia! So come as you are, set down your load of worries, cares and to-do lists and just be present with God and one another. Contact Pastor Heidi with any questions and invite others who may enjoy a calm and quiet space to pause and reflect.

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Looking Ahead to Next Sunday, May 19

Sunday, May 19

Next Sunday we have 16 young people who will be confirmed at the 11:00 a.m. service. It’s going to be a wonderful and Spirit filled service as the congregation gathers to witness their Affirmation of Baptism. It is also going to be a long service…a really, really long service! We’re planning for an hour-and-a-half to two hours for the 11:00 a.m. service. So, come, but plan accordingly. Our other two services on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:45 a.m. will be normal 60 minute worship services like every other weekend.

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Youth Sunday Weekend

April 27 & 28

Youth Sunday Weekend is a beloved Abiding Presence tradition where all of our young people ages three through 12th grade help to write the prayers and lead all aspects of our three regular weekend worship services. Our graduating high school seniors have the chance to offer “Senior Reflections” in place of the sermon. It is always inspiring to watch the faith of our young people come to life through their prayers, reflections and worship leadership. It’s a weekend of worship you don’t want to miss!

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David ChavezWorship
Easter Off-Site Parking

GUESTS: Please feel free to park in our parking lot, located just off of Britford Drive. Tap here for maps and directions.

MEMBERS & REGULAR ATTENDERS: If you are able, please utilize our special Easter offsite parking at the Burke School parking lot to help welcome our guests!
Set your GPS to

9645 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015 (tap for Google Maps)

From there, either take our shuttle bus (runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) to/from the church building, or just walk on the sidewalk and cross Lee Chapel Road at the 7-Eleven (see dotted line on this map). We have hired an off-duty police officer to ensure everyone can safely cross Lee Chapel Road.

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Meredith KeseleyWorship